There are a lot of things to think about when it comes to health and safety in a restaurant. As well as making sure staff are kept safe, customers also need to be looked after, and food standards must be adhered to. Every restaurant, whether big or small, will need a restaurant risk assessment to […]
Construction site signage is an essential part of any construction project. Construction sites are busy places with many potential hazards, so the use of construction site safety signs helps to alert workers to these hazards and mitigate any risks. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, set out by the Health And […]
With working from home being a perk of many jobs nowadays, it’s understandable that we might not think about potential working from home risks. UK workers now go into the office 1.4 days a week on average according to survey data by Advanced Workplace Associates. This is compared to 3.8 days prior to the COVID-19 […]
Anyone considering a move to Weatherfield or Walford might want to think twice. With a disproportionately high mortality rate, it turns out soapland is one of the most dangerous places to live. As is to be expected, some soap opera deaths are simply down to natural causes and the passage of time. With this being […]
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Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE as it is commonly known, is regulated by the UK Government Health and Safety Executive. PPE Regulations exist to ensure that every employer takes necessary steps in looking after the health and safety of their employees. In the first instance, risks and hazards should be identified, managed, and reduced. PPE […]
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It goes without saying that construction site safety is of paramount importance on any construction project. There were 59,000 non-fatal injuries due to construction site accidents in 2021/2022, according to the HSE annual Construction Statistics Report, which is why construction site safety must be adhered to by construction managers and operatives alike. Every bulding project […]
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Gyms can be busy places, with different types of equipment, group workout classes and individuals moving around. These factors can all contribute to accidents in the gym, which is why it’s important for all gym owners to complete a gym risk assessment and maintain good health and safety in the gym. Regularly visiting a gym […]
As much as we try to avoid them, accidents at work do happen. Some workplaces may have more risks than others, for example construction sites, but there are plenty of examples of accidents at work that show they can happen anywhere. Accidents at work can result in minor injuries or serious, life-changing ones. It is […]
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Health and safety in a warehouse has perhaps never been as important as it is now. According to a study by Savills, the UK warehousing industry has grown significantly in recent years and, with this growth, has come a need for bigger warehouses. As certain industries, like online retail and 3PL (third party logistics), become […]
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Although the primary focus of any health and safety strategy is to prevent accidents from happening at all, when they do occur there needs to be a universal structure for reporting them. That’s where Riddor comes in. What Is Riddor? RIDDOR is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. It is a […]
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